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Keystrokes in Print Preview
To do this: Use this key:
Move around the page when zoomed in. ARROW KEYS
Move by one page when zoomed out. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
Move to the first page when zoomed out. CTRL+UP ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move to the last page when zoomed out. CTRL+DOWN ARROW or CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Work with Worksheets
Keystokes for working with Worksheets
To do this: Use this key:
Insert worksheet (Home, Insert, Sheet). ALT H I S
Move to the next sheet in the workbook. CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook. CTRL+PAGE UP
Select the current and next sheet.
To cancel selection of multiple sheets, press CTRL+PAGE DOWN or, to select
a different sheet, press CTRL+PAGE UP.
SHIFT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Select the current and previous sheet. SHIFT+CTRL+PAGE UP
Rename the current sheet (Home, Format, Rename Sheet). ALT H O R
Move or copy the current sheet (Home, Format, Move or Copy Sheet...). ALT H O M
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Move and Scroll within Worksheets
Keystrokes to move and scroll within Worksheets
To do this: Use this key:
Move one cell up, down, left, or right. ARROW KEYS
Move to the edge of the current data region.
(Data region: A range of cells that contains data and that is bounded by empty
cells or worksheet borders.).
CTRL+ARROW KEY
Move to the beginning of the row. HOME
Move to the beginning of the worksheet. CTRL+HOME
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, in the bottom-most used row of the
rightmost used column.
CTRL+END
Move down one screen. PAGE DOWN
Move up one screen. PAGE UP
Move one screen to the right. ALT+PAGE DOWN
Move one screen to the left. ALT+PAGE UP
Scroll to display the active cell. CTRL+BACKSPACE
Display the Go To dialogue box. ALT H FD G
Display the Find tab of the Find and Replace dialogue box. Alt H FD F
Display the Replace tab of the Find and Replace dialogue box. Alt H FD R
Moves one cell to the right in a worksheet.
Moves between unlocked cells in a protected worksheet.
Moves to the next option or option group in a dialogue box.
TAB
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Move within a selected range
Keystrokes to move within a selected range
To do this: Use this key:
Move from top to bottom within the selected range. ENTER
Move from bottom to top within the selected range. SHIFT+ENTER
Move from left to right within the selected range. If cells in a single column
are selected, move down.
TAB
Move from right to left within the selected range. If cells in a single column
are selected, move up.
SHIFT+TAB
Move clockwise to the next corner of the selected range. CTRL+. (Full stop)
In nonadjacent selections, switch to the next selection to the right. CTRL+ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Switch to the next nonadjacent selection to the left. CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW
Move and Scroll in End mode
END appears in the status bar when End mode is selected.
Keystrokes to Move and Scroll in End mode
To do this: Use this key:
Turn End mode on or off. END
Move by one block of data within a row or column. END+ARROW KEY
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, in the bottom-most used row of the
rightmost used column.
END+HOME
Keys for selecting data and cells
Select cells, rows and columns, and objects
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Keystokes to select cells, rows and columns, and objects
To do this: Use this key:
Select the entire column. CTRL+SPACE
Select the entire row. SHIFT+SPACE
Selects the entire worksheet.
If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+A selects the current region. Pressing
CTRL+A a second time selects the current region and its summary rows. Pressing
CTRL+A a third time selects the entire worksheet.
When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula, displays
the Function Arguments dialogue box.
CTRL+A
With multiple cells selected, select only the active cell. SHIFT+BACKSPACE
With an object selected, select all objects on a sheet. CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders
for objects.
CTRL+6
Select cells with specific characteristics
Keystrokes to select cells with specific characteristics
Use this key: To do this:
Select the current region around the active cell (the data area enclosed by blank
rows and blank columns). In a PivotTable report, select the entire PivotTable
report.
CTRL+SHIFT+*
(asterisk)
Select the array containing the active cell. CTRL+/
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Keystrokes to select cells with specific characteristics
Use this key: To do this:
(Array: Used to build single formulae that produce multiple results or that operate
on a group of arguments that are arranged in rows and columns. An array rangeshares a common formula; an array constant is a group of constants used as an
argument.)
Select all cells that contain comments. CTRL+SHIFT+O
(the letter O)
In a selected row, select the cells that don't match the value in the active cell. CTRL+\
In a selected column, select the cells that don't match the value in the active cell. CTRL+SHIFT+|
Select all cells directly referenced by formulae in the selection. CTRL+[ (opening
bracket)
Select all cells directly or indirectly referenced by formulae in the selection. CTRL+SHIFT+{
(opening brace)
Select cells that contain formulae that directly reference the active cell. CTRL+] (closing
bracket)
Select cells that contain formulae that directly or indirectly reference the active
cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+}
(closing brace)
Select the visible cells in the current selection. ALT+; (semicolon)
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Extend a selection
Keystrokes to extend a selection
To do this: Use this key:
Add another range of cells to the selection. SHIFT+F8
Extend the selection by one cell. SHIFT+ARROW KEY
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row
as the active cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW KEY
Extend the selection to the beginning of the row. SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the beginning of the worksheet. CTRL+SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right
corner).
CTRL+SHIFT+END
Extend the selection down one screen. SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
Extend the selection up one screen. SHIFT+PAGE UP
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row
as the active cell.
END+SHIFT+ARROW KEY
Extend the selection to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-rightcorner).
END+SHIFT+HOME
Extend the selection to the last cell in the current row. This key sequence
does not work if you have turned on transition navigation keys (Tools
menu, Options command, Transition tab).
END+SHIFT+ENTER
Extend the selection to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window. SCROLL LOCK+SHIFT+HOME
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Enter and calculate formulae
Keystokes to enter and calculate formulae
To do this: Use this key:
Start a formula. = (equal sign)
Move the insertion point into the Formula Bar when editing in a
cell is turned off.
F2
In the Formula Bar, delete one character to the left. BACKSPACE
Complete a cell entry from the cell or Formula Bar. ENTER
Cancel an entry in the cell or Formula Bar. ESC
In a formula, display the Insert Function dialogue box. SHIFT+F3
When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a
formula, display the Function Arguments dialogue box.
CTRL+A
When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a
formula, insert the argument names and parentheses.
CTRL+SHIFT+A
Paste a defined name into a formula.
(Name: A word or string of characters that represents a cell,
range of cells, formula, or constant value. Use easy-to-
understand names, such as Products, to refer to hard to
understand ranges, such as Sales!C20:C30.)
F3
Insert an AutoSum formula with the SUM function. ALT+= (equal sign)
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or
the Formula Bar.
CTRL+SHIFT+" (quotation mark)
Copies a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell
or the Formula Bar.
CTRL+' (apostrophe)
Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying
formulae.
CTRL+` (single left quotation mark -
the key to the left of 1 on the top
row of the keyboard)
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Keystokes to enter and calculate formulae
To do this: Use this key:
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.
When a portion of a formula is selected, calculate the selected
portion. You can then press ENTER or CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER (for
array formulae) to replace the selected portion with the
calculated value.
F9
Calculate the active worksheet. SHIFT+F9
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of
whether they have changed since the last calculation.
CTRL+ALT+F9
Rechecks dependent formulae and then calculates all cells in all
open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be
calculated.
CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F9
Edit data
Keystrokes to edit data
To do this: Use this key:
Edit the active cell and position the insertion point at the end of the cell contents. F2
Start a new line in the same cell. ALT+ENTER
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in the active cell
as you edit cell contents.
BACKSPACE
Delete the character to the right of the insertion point, or delete the selection. DELETE
Delete text to the end of the line. CTRL+DELETE
Display the Spelling dialogue box. F7
Edit a cell comment. SHIFT+F2
Complete a cell entry and select the next cell below. ENTER
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Keystrokes to edit data
To do this: Use this key:
Undo the last action. CTRL+Z
Cancel a cell entry. ESC
When the AutoCorrect Smart Tags is displayed, undo or redo the last automatic
correction.
CTRL+SHIFT+Z
Insert, Delete, and Copy Cells
Keystrokes to Insert, Delete, and Copy Cells
To do this: Use this key:
Copy the selected cells. CTRL+C
Cut the selected cells. CTRL+X
Paste copied cells. CTRL+V
Clear the contents of the selected cells. DELETE
Delete the selected cells. CTRL+HYPHEN
Insert blank cells. CTRL+SHIFT+PLUS SIGN
Format Data
Keystrokes to Format Data
To do this: Use this key:
Display the Style dialogue box. ALT+' (apostrophe)
Display the Format Cells dialogue box. CTRL+1 (one)
Apply the General number format. CTRL+SHIFT+~
Apply the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in
parentheses).
CTRL+SHIFT+$
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Keystrokes to Format Data
To do this: Use this key:
Apply the Percentage format with no decimal places. CTRL+SHIFT+%
Apply the Exponential number format with two decimal places. CTRL+SHIFT+^
Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year. CTRL+SHIFT+#
Apply the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM. CTRL+SHIFT+@
Apply the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator,
and minus sign (-) for negative values.
CTRL+SHIFT+!
Apply or remove bold formatting. CTRL+B
Apply or remove italic formatting. CTRL+I
Apply or remove underlining. CTRL+U
Apply or remove strikethrough. CTRL+5
Hide the selected rows. CTRL+9
Hide the selected columns. CTRL+0 (zero)
Unhide any hidden rows within the selection. CTRL+SHIFT+( (openingparenthesis)
Unhide any hidden columns within the selection. CTRL+SHIFT+) (closing
parenthesis)
Apply the outline border to the selected cells.CTRL+SHIFT+&
(ampersand)
Remove the outline border from the selected cells. CTRL+SHIFT+_ (underscore)
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Use the Border tab in the Format Cells dialogue box
Press CTRL+1 to display the Format Cells dialogue box, and the ARROW keys to select the Border tab.
Keys to use the Border tab in the Format Cells dialogue box
To do this: Use this key:
Apply or remove the top border. ALT+T
Apply or remove the bottom border. ALT+B
Apply or remove the left border. ALT+L
Apply or remove the right border. ALT+R
If cells in multiple rows are selected, apply or remove the horizontal divider. ALT+H
If cells in multiple columns are selected, apply or remove the vertical divider. ALT+V
Apply or remove the downward diagonal border. ALT+D
Apply or remove the upward diagonal border. ALT+U
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Keys for filtering, outlining, and managing ranges
Use data forms (ALT+D O - Data menu, Form command)
Keys to use data forms
To do this: Use this key:
Move to the same field in the next record. DOWN ARROW
Move to the same field in the previous record. UP ARROW
Move to each field in the record, then to each command button. TAB and SHIFT+TAB
Move to the first field in the next record. ENTER
Move to the first field in the previous record. SHIFT+ENTER
Move to the same field 10 records forward. PAGE DOWN
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Keys to use data forms
To do this: Use this key:
Start a new, blank record. CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the same field 10 records back. PAGE UP
Move to the first record. CTRL+PAGE UP
Move to the beginning or end of a field. HOME or END
Extend selection to the end of a field. SHIFT+END
Extend selection to the beginning of a field. SHIFT+HOME
Move one character left or right within a field. LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Select the character to the left within a field. SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select the character to the right within a field. SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
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Filter ranges (Data menu, Filter command)
Keystrokes to filter ranges
To do this: Use this key:
In the cell that contains the drop-down arrow, displays the AutoFilter list for the
current column.
ALT+DOWN ARROW
Selects the next item in the AutoFilter list. DOWN ARROW
Selects the previous item in the AutoFilter list. UP ARROW
Closes the AutoFilter list for the current column. ALT+UP ARROW
Selects the first item (All) in the AutoFilter list. HOME
Selects the last item in the AutoFilter list. END
Filters the range based on the item selected from the AutoFilter list. ENTER
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Show, hide, and outline data
Keystrokes to show, hide, and outline data
To do this: Use this key:
Groups rows or columns. ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Ungroups rows or columns. ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Displays or hides the outline symbols. CTRL+8
Hides the selected rows. CTRL+9
Hides the selected columns. CTRL+0 (zero)
Unhides any hidden rows within the selection. CTRL+SHIFT+( (opening parenthesis)
Unhides any hidden columns within the selection. CTRL+SHIFT+) (closing parenthesis)
Control Key combinations
Control Key combinations
Use this key: To do this:
CTRL+SHIFT+( (open parenthesis) Unhides any hidden rows within the selection.
CTRL+SHIFT+) (close parenthesis) Unhides any hidden columns within the selection.
CTRL+SHIFT+& (ampersand) Applies the outline border to the selected cells.
CTRL+SHIFT+_ (underscore) Removes the outline border from the selected cells.
CTRL+SHIFT+~ (tilde) Applies the general number format.
CTRL+SHIFT+$ (dollar) Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative
numbers in parentheses).
CTRL+SHIFT+% (percent) Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places.
CTRL+SHIFT+^ (circumflex) Applies the Exponential number format with two decimal places.
CTRL+SHIFT+# (hash) Applies the Date format with the day, month, and year.
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Control Key combinations
Use this key: To do this:
CTRL+SHIFT+@ (at sign) Applies the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or
PM.
CTRL+SHIFT+! (exclamation mark) Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands
separator, and minus sign (-) for negative values.
CTRL+SHIFT+* (asterisk) Selects the current region around the active cell (the data area
enclosed by blank rows and blank columns).
In a PivotTable, it selects the entire PivotTable report.
CTRL+SHIFT+: (colon) Enters the current time.
CTRL+SHIFT+" (double quotation
mark)
Copies the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell
or the Formula Bar.
CTRL+SHIFT+Plus (+) Displays the Insert dialogue box to insert blank cells.
CTRL+Minus (-) Displays the Delete dialogue box to delete the selected cells.
CTRL+; (semi-colon) Enters the current date.
CTRL+` (single left quotation mark -
the key to the left of 1 on the top
row of the keyboard)
Alternates between displaying cell values and displaying
formulas in the worksheet.
CTRL+' (apostrophe) Copies a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell
or the Formula Bar.
CTRL+0 (zero) Hides the selected columns.
CTRL+1 (one) Displays the Format Cells dialogue box.
CTRL+2 Applies or removes bold formatting.
CTRL+3 Applies or removes italic formatting.
CTRL+4 Applies or removes underlining.
CTRL+5 Applies or removes strikethrough formatting.
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Control Key combinations
Use this key: To do this:
CTRL+6 Cycles between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying
placeholders for objects.
CTRL+8 Displays or hides the outline symbols.
CTRL+9 Hides the selected rows.
CTRL+A Selects the entire worksheet.
If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+A selects the current
region. Pressing CTRL+A a second time selects the current region
and its summary rows. Pressing CTRL+A a third time selects theentire worksheet.
When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a
formula, displays the Function Arguments dialogue box.
CTRL+SHIFT+A Inserts the argument names and parentheses when the insertion
point is to the right of a function name in a formula.
CTRL+B Applies or removes bold formatting.
CTRL+C Copies the selected cells.
CTRL+C CTRL+C Displays the clipboard.
CTRL+D Uses the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format of
the topmost cell of a selected range into the cells below.
CTRL+F Displays the Find and Replace dialogue box, with the Find tab
selected.
CTRL+SHIFT+F Opens the Format Cells dialogue box with the Font tab selected.
CTRL+G Displays the Go To dialogue box.
CTRL+H Displays the Find and Replace dialogue box, with the Replace tab
selected.
CTRL+I Applies or removes italic formatting.
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Control Key combinations
Use this key: To do this:
CTRL+K Displays the Insert Hyperlink dialogue box for new hyperlinks or
the Edit Hyperlink dialogue box for selected existing hyperlinks.
CTRL+N Creates a new, blank workbook.
CTRL+O Displays the Open dialogue box to open or find a file.
CTRL+SHIFT+O Selects all cells that contain comments.
CTRL+P Displays the Print dialogue box.
CTRL+SHIFT+P Opens the Format Cells dialogue box with the Font tab selected.
CTRL+R Uses the Fill Right command to copy the contents and format of
the leftmost cell of a selected range into the cells to the right.
CTRL+S Saves the active file with its current file name, location, and file
format.
CTRL+T Displays the Create Table dialogue box.
CTRL+U Applies or removes underlining.
CTRL+SHIFT+U Switches between expanding and collapsing of the formula bar.
CTRL+V Inserts the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point and
replaces any selection. Available only after you have cut or
copied an object, text, or cell contents.
CTRL+W Closes the selected workbook window.
CTRL+X Cuts the selected cell or cells.
CTRL+Y Repeats the last command or action, if applicable.
CTRL+Z Uses the Undo command to reverse the last command or to
delete the last entry that you typed.
CTRL+SHIFT+Z Uses the Undo or Redo command to reverse or restore the last
automatic correction when AutoCorrect Smart Tags are
displayed.
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Function keys
Function Keys
Use this key: To do this:
F1 Displays the Microsoft Office Excel Help task pane.
CTRL+F1 Displays or hides the "Ribbon".
ALT+F1 Creates a chart of the data in the current range.
ALT+SHIFT+F1 Inserts a new worksheet.
F2 Edits the active cell and positions the insertion point at the end of the cell
contents. It also moves the insertion point into the Formula Bar when editing in a
cell is turned off.
SHIFT+F2 Adds or edits a cell comment.
CTRL+F2 Displays the Print Preview window.
F3 Displays the Paste Name dialogue box.
SHIFT+F3 Displays the Insert Function dialogue box.
F4 Repeats the last command or action, if possible.
CTRL+F4 Closes the selected workbook window.
F5 Displays the Go To dialogue box.
CTRL+F5 Restores the window size of the selected workbook window.
F6 Switches between the worksheet, Ribbon, task pane, and Zoom controls. In a
worksheet that has been split (View menu, Manage This Window, Freeze Panes,
Split Window command), F6 includes the split panes when switching between
panes and the Ribbon area.
SHIFT+F6 Switches between the worksheet, Zoom controls, task pane, and Ribbon.
CTRL+F6 Switches to the next workbook window when more than one workbook window
is open.
F7 Displays the Spelling dialogue box to check spelling in the active worksheet or
selected range.
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Function Keys
Use this key: To do this:
CTRL+F7 Performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not
maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished pressENTER, or ESC to cancel.
F8 Performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not
maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished press
ENTER, or ESC to cancel.
SHIFT+F8 Enables you to add a non-adjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by using
the arrow keys.
F9 Calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks.
SHIFT+F9 Calculates the active worksheet.
CTRL+F9 Minimizes a workbook window to an icon.
CTRL+ALT+F9 Calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have
changed since the last calculation.
CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+F9 Rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks,
including cells not marked as needing to be calculated.
F10 Turns key tips on or off.
SHIFT+F10 Displays the shortcut menu for a selected item.
CTRL+F10 Maximizes or restores the selected workbook window.
ALT+SHIFT+F10 Displays the menu or message for a smart tag. If more than one smart tag is
present, it switches to the next smart tag and displays its menu or message.
F11 Creates a chart of the data in the current range.
SHIFT+F11 Inserts a new worksheet.
ALT+F11 Opens the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor, in which you can create a macro by
using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
F12 Displays the Save As dialogue box.
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Other useful shortcut keys
Other useful shortcut keys
Use this key: To do this:
ARROW KEY Move one cell up, down, left, or right in a worksheet.
CTRL+ARROW KEY Moves to the edge of the current data region in a worksheet. A data region
is a range of cells which contains data and which is bounded by empty cells
or datasheet borders.
SHIFT+ARROW KEY Extends the selection of cells by one cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW KEY Extends the selection of cells to the last non-blank cell in the same column
or row as the active cell, or if the next cell is blank, extends the selection to
the next no-nblank cell.
LEFT ARROW Selects the tab to the left when the Ribbon is selected. When a submenu is
open, closes the submenu. Otherwise, if a menu is open, selects the next
menu.
RIGHT ARROW Selects the tab to the right when the Ribbon is selected. When a menu item
with a submenu is selected, opens the submenu. Otherwise, if a menu is
open, selects the previous menu.
DOWN ARROW Selects the next command when a menu or submenu is open. When a
Ribbon tab is selected, navigates down the tab group.
In a dialogue box, moves down the options in an open drop-down list, or
down the options in a group of options.
UP ARROW Selects the previous command when a menu or submenu is open. When a
Ribbon tab is selected, navigates up the tab group.
In a dialogue box, moves up the options in an open drop-down list, or up
the options in a group of options.
DOWN ARROW Opens a selected drop-down list.
ALT+DOWN ARROW Opens a selected drop-down list.
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Other useful shortcut keys
Use this key: To do this:
BACKSPACE Deletes one character to the left in the Formula Bar.
Also clears the content of the active cell.
In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the left of the insertion
point.
DELETE Removes the cell contents (data and formulas) from selected cells without
affecting cell formats or comments.
In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the right of the insertionpoint.
END Moves to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window when SCROLL
LOCK is turned on.
Also selects the last command on the menu when a menu or submenu is
visible.
CTRL+END Moves to the last cell on a worksheet, in the lowest used row of the
rightmost used column. If the cursor is in the formula bar, moves the cursor
to the end of the text.
CTRL+SHIFT+END Extends the selection of cells to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-
right corner). If the cursor is in the formula bar, selects all text in the
formula bar from the cursor position to the end.
ENTER Completes a cell entry from the cell or the Formula Bar, and selects the cell
below (by default).
In a data form, it moves to the first field in the next record.
Opens a selected menu (press F10 to activate the menu bar) or performs
the action for a selected command.
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Other useful shortcut keys
Use this key: To do this:
the dialogue box (the button with the bold outline, often the OK button).
SHIFT+ENTER Completes a cell entry and selects the cell above.
ALT+ENTER Starts a new line in the same cell.
CTRL+ENTER Fills the selected cell range with the current entry.
ESC Cancels an entry in the cell or Formula Bar.
Closes an open menu or submenu, dialogue box, or message window.
Closes full screen mode when this mode has been applied, and returns to
normal screen mode to display the Ribbon and status bar again.
HOME Moves to the beginning of a row in a worksheet.
Moves to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window when SCROLL LOCK
is turned on.
Selects the first command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible.
CTRL+HOME Moves to the beginning of a worksheet.
CTRL+SHIFT+HOME Extends the selection of cells to the beginning of the worksheet.
CTRL+F9 Minimizes a workbook window to an icon.
PAGE DOWN Moves one screen down in a worksheet.
ALT+PAGE DOWN Moves one screen to the right in a worksheet.
CTRL+PAGE DOWN Moves to the next sheet in a workbook.
CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN Selects the current and next sheet in a workbook.
PAGE UP Moves one screen up in a worksheet.
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Other useful shortcut keys
Use this key: To do this:
ALT+PAGE UP Moves one screen to the left in a worksheet.
CTRL+PAGE UP Moves to the previous sheet in a workbook.
CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE UP Selects the current and previous sheet in a workbook.
SPACE In a dialogue box, performs the action for the selected button, or selects or
clears a check box.
CTRL+SPACE Selects an entire column in a worksheet.
SHIFT+SPACE Selects an entire row in a worksheet.
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE Selects the entire worksheet.
If the worksheet contains data, selects the current region. Pressing
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE a second time selects the current region and its
summary rows. Pressing CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE a third time selects the entire
worksheet.
When an object is selected, selects all objects on a worksheet.
ALT+SPACE Displays the Control menu for the Microsoft Office Excel window.
TAB Moves one cell to the right in a worksheet.
Moves between unlocked cells in a protected worksheet.
Moves to the next option or option group in a dialogue box.
SHIFT+TAB Moves to the previous cell in a worksheet or the previous option in a
dialogue box.
CTRL+TAB Switches to the next tab in a dialogue box.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB Switches to the previous tab in a dialogue box.
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